We Are Certainly Not Being Served

Let’s look at the presidential campaign with respect to two observations of the 9/11 Commission:

From pages 363-4 of “The 9/11 Commission Report”
But long-term success demands the use of all elements of national power: diplomacy, intelligence, covert action, law enforcement, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and homeland defense. If we favor one tool while neglecting others, we leave ourselves vulnerable and weaken our national effort.

I’ve added the emphasis. Does either candidate measure up?

From page 365
But the American people are entitled to expect their government to do its very best. They should expect that officials will have realistic objectives, clear guidance and effective organization. They are entitled to see some standards for performance so they can judge, with the help of their elected representatives, whether the objectives are being met.

Again, emphasis has been added. Is either candidate meeting these rather basic expectations?

We need a new way to select our leaders. We need rational dialogue, not sound bites. We deserve a clear statement of just why we should vote for either one of these guys. We’re not buying soap; we’re supposed to be electing someone to run the country. If these two clowns are the best we have to offer, we’re in serious trouble.